Tinikling or 'The Madonna and the Dragon'
Two photojournalists who were once a couple are covering the elections in the Philippines that could end the Marcos thug regime. They shoot a photo of a soldier executing a civilian. Both the government and the rebels want it.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Released
- 1990
- Country
- France
Details
Release year: 1990
Storyline
Two photojournalists who were once a couple are covering the elections in the Philippines that could end the Marcos thug regime. They shoot a photo of a soldier executing a civilian. Both the government and the rebels want it.
Top credits
Jennifer Beals — Patty Meredith
Luc Merenda — Simon LeTerre
Patrick Bauchau — Pavel- Behn Cervantes — Mindanao
Did you know
• The tinikling in the title refers to the traditional Philippine folk dance that imitates the movements of tikling birds (barred rail) hopping over bamboo traps or grass. It involves dancers skillfully jumping between two fast-tapping bamboo poles, often performed at festivals and schools to celebrate Filipino culture. The dance requires speed, coordination, and grace.
User reviews
Samuel Fuller ends with a so-so TV movie
Technical specs
- Sound mix
- Mono
- Aspect ratio
- 1.33 : 1
- Color
- Color
